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Toronto Indigenous Community Advisory Board (TICAB)

TICAB guides how Reaching Home funding is prioritized in Toronto, so decisions reflect community needs. It is made up of Indigenous housing and homelessness organizations across the city.

The organizations

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Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training

Supports urban Indigenous job seekers and employers across the GTA, blending cultural supports with training, counselling, and employer partnerships.

miziwebiik.com · (416) 591-2310 · 167 Gerrard St E, Toronto M5A 2E4 · reception@miziwebiik.com

Programs: employment counselling & case management; skills training & certificates; youth & apprenticeship supports; wage subsidies & employer services.

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Miziwe Biik Development Corporation (MBDC)

Advances community-driven economic development for Indigenous peoples in the GTA, supporting housing and capital projects and helping unlock financing.

mbdc.ca · 167 Gerrard St E (Upper Level), Toronto M5A 2E4 · info@mbdc.ca

Focus: project development & feasibility; infrastructure & housing; financing facilitation; community partnerships.

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Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT)

Founded in 1962, one of Canada’s original Friendship Centres and a cultural hub for Indigenous people in Toronto.

ncct.on.ca · (416) 964-9087 · 16 Spadina Rd, Toronto M5R 2S7

Programs: cultural programming & events; family & youth supports; Elders’ services; community gatherings & workshops.

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Native Child & Family Services of Toronto (NCFST)

An Indigenous-governed child and family well-being agency providing culture-based, wrap-around services guided by Elders and community.

nativechild.org · (416) 969-8510 · 30 College St, Toronto M5G 1K2 · info@nativechild.org

Programs: child & family well-being; clinical & healing supports; early years & parenting; housing/supportive services.

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Native Men’s Residence (Na-Me-Res)

Provides a continuum of care for Indigenous men experiencing homelessness or housing instability, blending shelter, housing, cultural healing, and case management.

nameres.org · 1-866-626-3737 · 26 Vaughan Rd, Toronto M6G 2C4 · general@nameres.org

Programs: emergency & transitional housing; supportive housing; life skills & cultural healing; case management.

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Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto (NWRCT)

A safe, inclusive space where Indigenous women and their families access culture-based supports focused on healing, family wellness, and safety.

nwrct.ca · (416) 963-9963 · 191 Gerrard St E, Toronto M5A 3E5 · info@nwrct.ca

Programs: family & children’s programs; housing & safety supports; cultural workshops & language; education/employment supports.

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Nishnawbe Homes

Provides affordable housing for Indigenous people in Toronto across multiple properties, supporting stability and community connection.

(416) 975-5451 · 244 Church St, Toronto M5B 1Z3 · nishnawbehomes@rogers.com [FLAG: website to confirm]

Programs: affordable housing units; tenant supports & referrals.

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Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre

Strengthens the well-being of Indigenous people in Toronto through culture, education, and community development.

councilfire.ca · (416) 360-4350 · 439 Dundas St E, Toronto M5A 2B1 · cdo@councilfire.ca

Programs: cultural events & teachings; youth leadership; education & training; food security & outreach.

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Anduhyaun Inc.

Supports Indigenous women and their children leaving violence with safe, culturally grounded shelter and transitional housing.

anduhyaun.org · (416) 243-7669 · 1296 Weston Rd, Toronto M6M 4R3 · office@anduhyaun.org

Programs: emergency shelter; second-stage / transitional housing; safety planning & counselling; housing navigation & cultural supports.

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2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations

Offers health promotion, harm reduction, and support services for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, anchored in culture.

2spirits.org · (416) 944-9300 · 145 Front St E, Suite 105, Toronto M5A 1E3 · info@2spirits.org

Programs: harm reduction & outreach; HIV/Hep C supports; cultural & peer programming; housing/ID/benefits navigation.

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Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society

Leads development of an Indigenous-led healing lodge and continuum of supports for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women involved in the justice system.

twhls.ca · (647) 598-4520 · 413 Dundas St E, Toronto M5A 2A9 · info@twhls.ca

Programs: healing lodge development; justice-involved women’s supports; cultural healing & wellness; housing & reintegration planning.

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ENAGB Indigenous Youth Agency

Creates culturally safe spaces and programs for Indigenous youth across Toronto through land-based learning and community connection.

enagb-iya.ca · (416) 421-1680 · 1005 Woodbine Ave, East York M4C 4C2 · youthprogramming@enagb-iya.ca

Programs: drop-in & youth centres; culture & language; land-based learning; education & employment supports.

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Wigwamen

Founded in 1972, one of Ontario’s oldest and largest Indigenous-led non-profit housing providers, offering affordable and supportive housing.

wigwamen.com · (416) 481-4451 · 23 Lesmill Rd, Unit 106, Toronto M3B 3P6 · info@wigwamen.com

Programs: affordable family & seniors housing; tenant supports; community partnerships.

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Toronto and York Region Métis Council

Represents Métis citizens in Toronto and York Region, promoting culture, community connection, and citizen services.

tyrmc.org · (416) 977-9881 ext. 124 · 75 Sherbourne St, Unit 311, Toronto M5A 2P9 · council@tyrmc.org

Programs: cultural events & celebrations; citizenship/community services; education & youth programming.

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Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes

Provides affordable housing and community programming in Scarborough for Indigenous and non-Indigenous tenants.

gabrieldumont.org · (416) 286-5277 · 4201 Kingston Rd, Unit 114A, Scarborough M1E 5B3 · communityculture@gabrieldumont.org

Programs: affordable housing; community programs & tenant engagement; resource referrals.

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Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC)

A coalition of Indigenous service providers working to improve outcomes through research, advocacy, and coordinated service delivery.

tassc.ca · (647) 748-6100 · Units 2–3, 660 Dundas St E, Toronto M5A 2C1 · info@tassc.ca

Programs: network coordination; research & advocacy; shared community initiatives.

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Tungasuvvingat Inuit (Urban Inuit)

Supports Inuit living in urban centres with culture-based programs and wrap-around services that strengthen identity, wellness, and community.

tiontario.ca · 613-565-5885 · 145 Front St E, Suite 203, Toronto M5A 1E3 · info@tiontario.ca

Programs: family, youth, and Elders programming; housing & case management; health, wellness & cultural services; community navigation & advocacy.

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Anishnawbe Health Toronto

aht.ca